Zinnia

Zinnia (also known as: Common Zinnia, Youth-and-Old-Age, Mexican Zinnia)

Chinese Name: Zinnia

Latin Name: Zinnia elegans

Flower Colors: Red, Rose Red, Pink, Yellow, Greenish White, Crimson, Mixed Colors

Plant Height: Tall varieties 60-90cm; Dwarf varieties 30-40cm

Flowering Period: June - September

Sowing Rate: 4.0-5.0 grams / square meter

Seeds per Gram: 120 seeds

Planting Requirements: Full sun; Dry conditions

Growth Habit: Vigorous growth, drought-tolerant, sun-loving, prefers fertile and deep soil. Sensitive to extreme heat. Grows poorly during summer rains and under poor drainage conditions.